Madagascar: Madagascar Military Leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina Sworn in As President

Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president of Madagascar on Friday, three days after the army seized power following mass protests that forced former leader Andry… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Congo and M23 Rebels Agree to Form Ceasefire Monitoring Body

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 have agreed to create a joint body to monitor a future permanent ceasefire - a step seen as crucial to ending… Read more »

Madagascar: France Evacuates Madagascar President Amid Protests and Army Revolt

Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina has been evacuated from the country by a French military plane as protests and a military mutiny threaten to topple his government, RFI has… Read more »

Sudan: Death Toll From RSF Attack Rises to 60 in Sudan's El-Fasher - Activists

A drone and artillery attack killed at least 60 people at a displacement camp in Sudan's El-Fasher on Saturday, activists said, as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)… Read more »

Madagascar: Madagascar President Says Illegal Power Grab Underway After Army Mutiny

A mutinied army unit declared Sunday that it was taking control of all Madagascar military forces as President Andry Rajoelina said an "attempt to seize power illegally" was under… Read more »

Mali: Mali Under Pressure to End Fuel Crisis As Negotiations With Jihadists Stall

Mali's military junta is struggling to ease a jihadist fuel blockade as talks with al-Qaeda-linked militants inch forward - amid petrol shortages and growing public frustration. Read more »

Nigeria: Jihadists in Nigeria Using Tiktok to Spread Ideology and Recruit Fighters

Jihadist groups including Boko Haram are increasing in numbers and strength in northeastern Nigeria, and using social media to publicise their campaigns and find new recruits. Read more »

Mali: Ancient Timbuktu Manuscripts Shine

In 2012 Tuareg and Islamic separatists took over northern Mali, imposing draconian-style Islam on an already devout people. The invaders destroyed crucial works of Malian heritage… Read more »

Central African Republic: New Prime Minister Speaks

André Nzapayéké has been named as the new Prime Minister of the Central African Republic. The Central African Republic's interim president, Catherine Samba… Read more »

Mali: Timbuktu's Priceless Manuscripts Torched

Islamists torched a building where priceless ancient manuscripts were stored, as they fled Mali's famous desert city of Timbuktu, which French-led troops were surrounding on… Read more »